Directed by Freddy Krueger himself, 976-EVIL might be one of the most gloriously 80s horror films ever made. Demons, dial tones, and drippy atmosphere, it’s a forgotten gem that deserves a place on your late night watchlist.
Martin Landau wasn’t a “horror actor” like Vincent Price or Christopher Lee, but when he stepped into the genre, he elevated it. From the fiery preacher in Alone in the Dark to his Oscar winning turn as Bela Lugosi in Ed Wood, Landau proved that madness could have meaning.
Freddy Krueger wasn’t just a slasher, he was the 1980s. He cracked jokes, haunted dreams, and showed up everywhere from MTV to lunchboxes. While Jason and Michael lurked in the shadows, Freddy owned the spotlight. Here’s why the dream demon ruled the decade… and how he got buried under the sands of time.
I didn’t wake up today planning to think about Vic Morrow. YouTube was playing in the background; Planet CHH and
